How far is Dayton, OH from Benton, OH?
The driving distance from Dayton, OH to Benton, OH is about 134.1 miles (215.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 99.3 miles (159.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Allen County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dayton and Benton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dayton and Benton.
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Start on South Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 75 North, SR 4 North: Toledo, Springfield
43 m · 3 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Toledo
1458 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
80.5 mi · 1 hr 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 696: Delphos, Upper Sandusky
1908 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto East Lincoln Highway
4.2 mi · 7 min · East Lincoln Highway
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Turn right onto County Road 15 / Hancock Road
2510 ft · 53 sec · County Road 15 / Hancock Road
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Turn left
32.5 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 53, SR 67: Tiffin, Upper Sandusky
1918 ft · 52 sec
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Turn left
1763 ft · 31 sec
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Continue straight
8.3 mi · 15 min
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Turn right onto West Saffell Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Saffell Avenue
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Continue straight
3.2 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto Marion-Melmore Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Marion-Melmore Road
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Turn right onto Benton Road
36 m · 5 sec · Benton Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Benton Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dayton and Benton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75 North
Merge slight left
80.5 mi · 01h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Dayton and Mostly Sunny near Benton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dayton to Benton?
The road trip is about 134.1 miles (215.8 km) and usually takes 02h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Fort Shawnee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67 miles from Dayton and 67 miles from Benton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 99.3 miles (159.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.52 one way or $35.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dayton and Mostly Sunny near Benton.
Stop Ideas Near Fort Shawnee
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fort Shawnee.
Bryan
Waterloo
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Benton. Straight-line distance: 99.27 mi (159.76 km).
#1 Dayton
The ninth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 139,907 |
| Coordinates | 39.7589500, -84.1916100 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Benton
City in United States of America
| Population | 1,608 |
| Coordinates | 40.9270000, -83.0938000 |
| Altitude | 285 |
| Country | United States |
End: Benton (-83.0938, 40.927)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 216 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $17.52 | $35.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $20.06 | $40.13 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $22.66 | $45.31 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $20.36 | $40.72 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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